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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.07, 1,551.95 and 459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.07, 1,551.95 and 459.35 is: 688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.07 : 1,551.95 = 459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.07/1,551.95 = 459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.07x = 1,551.95 × 459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.07x = 712,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,885.94/1,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.07

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